Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Overview: Dr. Irene Tsapelas is a licensed clinical and health psychologist with extensive experience providing psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and neuropsychological testing across outpatient, assisted living, nursing home, and specialty healthcare settings. She earned her PhD and MA in Social/Health Psychology from Stony Brook University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at John Jay College. Her background combines clinical practice with academic research and teaching, with particular expertise in relationships, health psychology, aging, chronic and neurodegenerative illness, and psychological assessment.
Dr. Tsapelas’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, supportive, and evidence-based. Her background in health and relationship psychology allows her to consider how emotional well-being is influenced by relationships, physical health, life experiences, and major transitions. She works with clients to better understand patterns affecting their well-being while developing practical strategies for managing challenges and improving quality of life.
Irene utilizes therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, supportive psychotherapy, and other evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs. Her experience includes psychotherapy with individuals and couples as well as work with clients coping with significant health and cognitive challenges.
Working with Dr. Tsapelas, clients can expect a thoughtful and nonjudgmental environment where they can openly explore emotional, relationship, and life challenges. She helps clients develop greater insight into recurring patterns, strengthen coping and communication skills, navigate difficult transitions, and make meaningful changes that support healthier relationships and emotional well-being.
Academic Credentials / Details
PhD, Social/Health Psychology – Stony Brook University
MA, Social/Health Psychology – Stony Brook University
BA, Economics, Minor in Psychology – New York University
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Psychology – John Jay College
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety and Depression
Relationship and Marital Concerns
Life Transitions
Aging and Older Adult Mental Health
Chronic and Neurodegenerative Illness
Irene works with adults and couples experiencing emotional, relationship, health-related, and life-transition concerns. She has particular experience working with older adults, individuals coping with chronic or neurodegenerative illnesses, and people seeking help with relationship difficulties. Her research background provides additional depth in understanding romantic relationships, marital satisfaction, and infidelity.
